Why do we love scary movies? with Coltan Scrivner, PhD

Coltan Scrivner, expert in psychology of horror and true crime, talks about why people are drawn to horror, true crime and scary genres; and whether terrifying entertainment can be good for mental health. He also discusses the paradox of enjoying horror movies, the impact of technology on health, and the connection between morbid curiosity and horror. Additionally, he explores the interpretation of scores on the morbid curiosity scale, busts the stereotype that horror fans lack empathy, and highlights personality traits associated with horror movie enjoyment.